GE JGBP38 installation instructions Converting to LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only, Nat

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CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only)

or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP

HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS

This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.

The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Adjustable wrench 1/2″ open-end wrench

Flat blade screwdriver (small)

Nut drivers: 7mm, 5/16″ or a small adjustable (depending on the size of the spuds)

1PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION

(1) Turn off gas supply at the wall.

(2) Turn off the electrical power to the range.

If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.

B If It Is This Regulator:

Gas Flow into

Range

Do not remove

this protective cap except for

conversion.

N

 

NAT

Lever shown

LP

Cap Assembly

closed. PULL

TO OPEN.

 

1.Unscrew the plastic-protected hex-nut cap from the regulator.

2.Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap. Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other side of the metal cap.

3.Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap displaying the type of gas you are converting to. Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads on the other side of the metal cap.

4.Screw the hex-nut cap back into the regulator. Do not overtighten.

C If It Is This Regulator:

2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR

WARNING: Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range.

1.Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of the range.

2.Follow the directions in box A , B or C that match your regulator type.

A If It Is This Regulator:

LP

Converter nut and pin

NAT

(Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut-off valve on the regulator.)

1.Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator.

2. Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut.

HINT: To remove the pin, place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers.

NAT

Gas Flow

LP

Cap

Cap

into Range

Lever shown

closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

1.Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator.

2.Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots. The type of gas to be used should now be visible on the top of the cap.

3.Push down on the disc edges to replace the pin in the nut.

4. Reinsert the

NATLP assembly into the regulator.

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